Walton students take trip to see Hamilton
Twenty-six juniors and seniors from Marcia Albrecht’s US History and Advanced Placement US History classes recently traveled to New York City for an unforgettable educational experience that brought American history to life through the power of theater.
The trip was made possible through the EduHam educational program, supported by a grant from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Rockefeller Foundation. Students enjoyed lunch in the city before attending a special performance of the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton, followed by a question-and-answer session with members of the cast.
In preparation for the trip, students examined and compared primary source documents with lyrics from Hamilton, studied the founding period of the United States, and created their own original pieces inspired by what they had learned.
Through this program, students were able to explore the people, ideas, and events that shaped the nation while gaining a deeper appreciation for how history can be interpreted and communicated through music, storytelling, and performance.
This marked the seventh time Albrecht has been able to provide Walton students with this opportunity. Over the years, more than 250 Walton CSD students have experienced this unique blend of history, education, and Broadway theatre.
“This experience allows students to see history beyond the pages of a textbook,” Albrecht said. “By engaging with primary sources, exploring the founding of our nation, and experiencing Hamilton firsthand, students make meaningful connections between the past and the present. The opportunity to learn from the cast and see the production live makes the experience even more powerful.”
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Twenty-six juniors and seniors from Marcia Albrecht’s US History and Advanced Placement US History classes recently traveled to New York City for an unforgettable educational experience that brought American history to life through the power of theater.
The trip was made possible through the EduHam educational program, supported by a grant from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Rockefeller Foundation. Students enjoyed lunch in the city before attending a special performance of the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton, followed by a question-and-answer session with members of the cast.
In preparation for the trip, students examined and compared primary source documents with lyrics from Hamilton, studied the founding period of the United States, and created their own original pieces inspired by what they had learned.
Through this program, students were able to explore the people, ideas, and events that shaped the nation while gaining a deeper appreciation for how history can be interpreted and communicated through music, storytelling, and performance.
This marked the seventh time Albrecht has been able to provide Walton students with this opportunity. Over the years, more than 250 Walton CSD students have experienced this unique blend of history, education, and Broadway theatre.
“This experience allows students to see history beyond the pages of a textbook,” Albrecht said. “By engaging with primary sources, exploring the founding of our nation, and experiencing Hamilton firsthand, students make meaningful connections between the past and the present. The opportunity to learn from the cast and see the production live makes the experience even more powerful.”
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Congratulations to the high school Students of the Month for October 2026!
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REMINDER: The Walton Central School District has an early-release day scheduled for Thursday, November 5. This is a half-day for all students. Times for student release are as follows:
Townsend Elementary School: 11 a.m.
Middle/High School: 11:15 a.m.
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Townsend Elementary School: 11 a.m.
Middle/High School: 11:15 a.m.
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More than 25 juniors and seniors recently visited Hartwick College to participate in a New York State Association for College Admission Counseling College Fair. There were more than 40 colleges in attendance.
Students also went on a tour of Hartwick’s campus and enjoyed lunch in the dining hall. This event is part of Walton CSD’s College and Career Readiness program.
See more photos on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/waltoncsd/posts/pfbid02zTkYgmY62B5758DdnmSgKPHpMU19yRFgfPfj5KPrHbk4wt56etvfcKnU65SGErFml.
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Students also went on a tour of Hartwick’s campus and enjoyed lunch in the dining hall. This event is part of Walton CSD’s College and Career Readiness program.
See more photos on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/waltoncsd/posts/pfbid02zTkYgmY62B5758DdnmSgKPHpMU19yRFgfPfj5KPrHbk4wt56etvfcKnU65SGErFml.
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The Walton Central School District will host the high school fall concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 29.
The concert features the high school orchestra and high school chorus, directed by Rebekah Doig, as well as the high school band, directed by Meaghan Lawrence.
The program will feature songs from Michael Jackson, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Phantom of the Opera, and much more.
The concert, which is free and open to the public, is in the O’Neill High School auditorium.
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The concert features the high school orchestra and high school chorus, directed by Rebekah Doig, as well as the high school band, directed by Meaghan Lawrence.
The program will feature songs from Michael Jackson, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Phantom of the Opera, and much more.
The concert, which is free and open to the public, is in the O’Neill High School auditorium.
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It's National Principals Month! Thank you to our principals for what they do each day for our students and staff!
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Good luck to the Walton/Downsville boys soccer team today in the Section Four Class C tournament! W/D, seeded seventh, hosts 10th-seeded Groton at 5 p.m. in Downsville!
Please see the attached for information about the upcoming Walton GSA/STUCO Pride 5K. The event, which is Halloween costumed, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 31. Cost is $15 for all racers.
REMINDERS!
- The Walton Central School District will hold an early dismissal drill on Thursday, October 8. All students will be dismissed to walk, be picked up, or bused home early. Townsend Elementary will dismiss at 2:30 p.m., and the middle and high schools will dismiss at 2:45 p.m.
- There is no school for students on Friday, October 9 (conference day) or Monday, October 12 (holiday). Please note, district offices are also closed on October 12). Have a wonderful long weekend!
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- The Walton Central School District will hold an early dismissal drill on Thursday, October 8. All students will be dismissed to walk, be picked up, or bused home early. Townsend Elementary will dismiss at 2:30 p.m., and the middle and high schools will dismiss at 2:45 p.m.
- There is no school for students on Friday, October 9 (conference day) or Monday, October 12 (holiday). Please note, district offices are also closed on October 12). Have a wonderful long weekend!
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Welcome back!
A reminder that the first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 8!
Please remember the MS/HS has a new traffic pattern. Please visit https://www.waltoncsd.org/article/3061791 for information.
School menus are up on the website, and you can find them at: https://www.waltoncsd.org/dining.
Athletics information, including the schedule, can be found at: https://www.waltoncsd.org/page/athletics.
Other information can be found on the district's website at: https://www.waltoncsd.org/. You can also contact your child's school building office during normal hours.
We look forward to seeing the halls filled once again!
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A reminder that the first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 8!
Please remember the MS/HS has a new traffic pattern. Please visit https://www.waltoncsd.org/article/3061791 for information.
School menus are up on the website, and you can find them at: https://www.waltoncsd.org/dining.
Athletics information, including the schedule, can be found at: https://www.waltoncsd.org/page/athletics.
Other information can be found on the district's website at: https://www.waltoncsd.org/. You can also contact your child's school building office during normal hours.
We look forward to seeing the halls filled once again!
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The Walton Central School District management team spent time together on August 24, reflecting on communication, specifically the Five Core Practices for More Meaningful Conversations, and the characteristics of effective leaders.
Superintendent Teresa Glavin facilitated the morning retreat, fostering not just engagement with one another, but also with research-based data on leading with empathy. It is so important that our WCSD management team continue to learn and hone their leadership skills. Their efforts are appreciated and will certainly strengthen our entire district.
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Superintendent Teresa Glavin facilitated the morning retreat, fostering not just engagement with one another, but also with research-based data on leading with empathy. It is so important that our WCSD management team continue to learn and hone their leadership skills. Their efforts are appreciated and will certainly strengthen our entire district.
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The Walton Central School District welcomed new teachers and staff to new employee orientation this past Tuesday. The group included any hired from September 2025 through present.
Superintendent Teresa Glavin facilitated the day in an effort to promote a sense of belonging, an awareness of district priorities, and instill confidence in their new roles. The day was filled with relationship-building activities. Information on district protocols and procedures, specifically from the business office and technology department, was also talked. The group also took a bus tour through the community.
Teachers also had the chance to spent time with building principals, bargaining units, and/or mentors.
It was a great day to welcome all of the newest members of the Walton Warrior family, and we look forward to a great year!
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Superintendent Teresa Glavin facilitated the day in an effort to promote a sense of belonging, an awareness of district priorities, and instill confidence in their new roles. The day was filled with relationship-building activities. Information on district protocols and procedures, specifically from the business office and technology department, was also talked. The group also took a bus tour through the community.
Teachers also had the chance to spent time with building principals, bargaining units, and/or mentors.
It was a great day to welcome all of the newest members of the Walton Warrior family, and we look forward to a great year!
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Walton CSD's O'Neill High School will host a Freshman Orientation Night from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 26 in the high school auditorium!
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Students taking driver’s education this summer took part in a session with representatives from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) of Delaware County.
During the session, representatives from the ADAC took students through a sober speedway impaired driving obstacle course, as well as other activities such as a field sobriety test and other hands-on games while using impairment goggles. Though students had fun during the session, they were also taught what could happen to them legally in these situations.
Thank you to the ADAC as well as the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office for holding this session for new drivers!
For more photos, please see our Facebook page.
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During the session, representatives from the ADAC took students through a sober speedway impaired driving obstacle course, as well as other activities such as a field sobriety test and other hands-on games while using impairment goggles. Though students had fun during the session, they were also taught what could happen to them legally in these situations.
Thank you to the ADAC as well as the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office for holding this session for new drivers!
For more photos, please see our Facebook page.
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This year’s construction class once again built a shed as their main project. Students build a model shed, as well as worked on the real shed. The model was built from the plans for the actual shed, scaled to 3/4 of an inch equaling one foot.
Many students felt the model was more difficult to build because it was more precise and required more patience. When the model shed was finished, some students also had the chance to turn a baseball bat on the wood lathe, or worked on other projects.
The recipient of the shed paid for all materials, which gave the students the opportunity to build the real shed.
Pictured: Top (on roof from left): Westin Torres, Cayden Garone, Braxton Wood, Nolan Evans, and Liam Pettit. Standing (on ladder from left): Chayce Albanese and Martin Salimbagon. Standing (on ground from left): Mitchell Johnson, Jordan Tolbert, Ryan Somers, Timothy Clinton, Damien Tolbert, and Mr Salvia. Missing: Logan Gregory Jr.
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Many students felt the model was more difficult to build because it was more precise and required more patience. When the model shed was finished, some students also had the chance to turn a baseball bat on the wood lathe, or worked on other projects.
The recipient of the shed paid for all materials, which gave the students the opportunity to build the real shed.
Pictured: Top (on roof from left): Westin Torres, Cayden Garone, Braxton Wood, Nolan Evans, and Liam Pettit. Standing (on ladder from left): Chayce Albanese and Martin Salimbagon. Standing (on ground from left): Mitchell Johnson, Jordan Tolbert, Ryan Somers, Timothy Clinton, Damien Tolbert, and Mr Salvia. Missing: Logan Gregory Jr.
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Graduation information!
Graduation is set for Saturday, June 27 in the high school gymnasium. The doors open at 9 a.m., with the ceremony set to begin at 10 a.m.
The ceremony will also be streamed online at: https://www.youtube.com/@WaltonCSDCommunications/streams.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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Graduation is set for Saturday, June 27 in the high school gymnasium. The doors open at 9 a.m., with the ceremony set to begin at 10 a.m.
The ceremony will also be streamed online at: https://www.youtube.com/@WaltonCSDCommunications/streams.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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The annual summer meal program begins July 6! See the attached for information!
Throughout the school year, students in Walton CSD’s high school PE classes can earn the Sportsmanship Award. These students exemplify stepping outside their comfort zones, trying new skills, not giving up, being helpful to everyone, and who can show fair, generous, and encouragement toward themselves and peers.
Each year, students who earn this award are invited to a field trip that includes an experience of lifelong physical activity. This year, the students went bowling at Walton Lanes. Students had the chance to show skills in a different atmosphere, and were challenged in a fun way.
The students who earned the award during the 2025-26 school year were: osh Clifford, Rilynn Daye, Russell Finn, Mackenzie Roach, Paige LeBarge, Bentley Wickham, Ethan Copeland, Lauren Sloan-Boice, Liam Kane, Jacob Constable, TJ Catalano, Alexa Scofield, Marco Possemato, Marcus Marano, Kennedy Williams, Kamren Craig and Isis Guervaz.
Congratulations!
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Each year, students who earn this award are invited to a field trip that includes an experience of lifelong physical activity. This year, the students went bowling at Walton Lanes. Students had the chance to show skills in a different atmosphere, and were challenged in a fun way.
The students who earned the award during the 2025-26 school year were: osh Clifford, Rilynn Daye, Russell Finn, Mackenzie Roach, Paige LeBarge, Bentley Wickham, Ethan Copeland, Lauren Sloan-Boice, Liam Kane, Jacob Constable, TJ Catalano, Alexa Scofield, Marco Possemato, Marcus Marano, Kennedy Williams, Kamren Craig and Isis Guervaz.
Congratulations!
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REMINDER: There is no school Friday, June 19. District offices are also closed.
Congratulations to the 4x800 relay team of Gavin Harrington, Nate Harrington, Eli Williams, and Kai Storrer, who set a new school record by .04 of a second at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association track and field championships Sunday at Webster-Schroeder High School.
The team crossed in 8:15.31, setting the record and finishing 10th in the state!
Awesome job!
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The team crossed in 8:15.31, setting the record and finishing 10th in the state!
Awesome job!
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